CVE-2024-45491 | libexpat up to 2.6.2 on 32-bit xmlparse.c nDefaultAtts UINT_MAX integer overflow (ID 888)

A vulnerability was found in libexpat up to 2.6.2 on 32-bit. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function nDefaultAtts of the file xmlparse.c. The manipulation of the argument UINT_MAX leads to integer overflow.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-45491. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.